Definitely pricey but the suggestion is you'll perhaps be
tempted to treat yourself. This faux leather and chrome retro seat has a
slight recline, but it's the 360 degree swivel and the fun to be
had spinning around that really appeals.

CRACK COMMANDOS - egg soldier cup - pounds 9.95 at www.firebox.com

Three plastic protectors armed with nothing more than bendy knives
to protect your egg against the onslaught of your teaspoon - they
don't stand a chance.

Still, they will do a mighty fine job of keeping your boiled one
upright during the attack.

HATCHED - FurReal Duckling - pounds 12.99 from www.hasbro.co.uk

It's a cute and cuddly electronic toy bird which flaps its
wings, raises its head, opens its beak and makes duckling sounds, and,
best of all, the more you interact, the more the duckling plays.

EGGHEADS - Lego egg cups - pounds 9.99 at www.lego.com

Egg cups disguised as decapitated LEGO mini figures - what a
wonderfully simple idea that has been egg-secuted superbly.

Two cups complete with lids in each set, these are destined to
remain on display and not sit at the back of dark cupboards.